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South Indian Music--Vocal
MUSC433 SP
Beginning: Introduction to raga scales and talas (metrical cycle) using Indian sol-fa syllables in the context of composed exercises and simple compositions. Intermediate and advanced: Instruction will be in-depth
exploration of varied and more
complicated song forms and ornamentation.
MAJOR READINGS
Brown, Robert E., "India's Music" in CHAPTERS IN INDIAN CIVILIZATION, ed. Joseph Elder.
Powers, Harold S., "India", NEW GROVES DICTIONARY OF MUSIC, ed. Stanley Sadie.
Sambamoorthy, P., SOUTH INDIAN MUSIC,
Vols. I-VI.
Wade, Bonnie C.,
MUSIC IN INDIA: THE CLASSICAL TRADITIONS.
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Regular practice of lessons, periodic reading assignments, memorization of technical exercises and compositions. Informal presentation of students' work at the conclusion of the course.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
Rudimentary sense of pitch and rhythm is required. Attending Indian concerts when possible in and around Middletown. Interested students should sign up on the door of room 313 Music Studios.
Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed
Drop/Add form to the Registrar's
Office.
COURSE FORMAT:
Performance
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level:
UGRD
Credit:
1
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA MUSC
Grading Mode:
Graded
Prerequisites:
NONE
SECTION 01
- Instructor(s): Viswanathan,Tanjore
- Times: S.....S TBA; Location: MST313
- Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 8)
- SR. major: Jr. major:
- SR. non-major: Jr. non-major: SO: FR:
Special Attributes:
- Permission: Permission of Instructor Required
Last Updated on MAR-24-2000
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